University of North Carolina School of Arts Young Dancer Program
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Summer Intensive Reviews
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General
10
First time at a summer intensive?
No
Year of SI:
2025
Weeks available:
2
Weeks attended:
2
Reviewer:
Parent
Date Submitted:
8/12/2025
Curriculum
Techniques taught:
Vaganova, Cecchetti, Royal Academy of Dance, Balanchine
Partnering (based on age):
No partnering
Dedicated men's program?
Yes
# of boys in level:
Less than 5
Other dance genres:
Contemporary, Musical Theater, Jazz, African
Quality of other classes:
| Not Helpful | Helpful |
Injury Prevention
Strength classes?
Progressing Ballet Technique
PT offered?
No
Extra fee for PT?
We didn't use PT
Injury rate:
I wasn't aware of injuries
Teaching
Who taught?
The same every day
Guest teachers:
No
Year-round teachers taught:
Throughout the program
Attention from teachers:
| Very Little | A Lot |
Technique improved?
| No | Yes - Tremendously |
Studios
Dance floors:
Sprung floors with secure marley
Studio space:
| Cramped | Lots of Space |
Studio cleanliness:
| Dirty | Spotless |
Schedule
Classes per day:
4
Saturday classes:
No
Saturday class duration:
N/A
Leveling
Leveling:
Assigned after placement class
Leveling type:
Ability
Did students move levels?
Yes
Leveling fair?
Yes
Students per class:
16-24
Performance
Performance?
Parents observe a class
Rehearsals detracted from class?
| Completely | Not At All |
Housing - General
Housing provided:
No
Where did they stay?
Rented an apartment or house
Activities
Weekend outings:
No
Logistics
Quality of handbook:
| Spotty | Comprehensive |
Program communication:
| Limited | Comprehensive |
Transportation:
Not available
Neighborhood safety:
| Not Safe | Very Safe |
General Comments
Overall recommendation:
| Definitely Not | Absolutely |
Best aspect:
This is for UNCSA’s Young Dancer program. My daughter was challenged and grew a tremendous amount because of the individualized attention, solid and consistent instruction and genuinely “intense” - at least at the highest level she was in - nature of this intensive, despite it being geared toward dancers no older than 12. Well-organized, well-taught, designed for genuinely serious young dancers.
Least liked about program:
Nothing!
Suggested changes to program:
I wish the quality of the young dancer program was more appreciated and known.
Culture of program:
Serious but nurturing
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